Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

The City is fortunate to have many residents who are willing to donate their time and expertise serving on the various Boards and Commissions that have been formed to address specific community issues. In return, these individuals are afforded the opportunity to help shape their community in areas that are of interest to them.

Several seats will be expiring on June 30, and City Council is currently seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on the following Boards and Commissions, with an application deadline of Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

• Civil Service Commission – prescribes, amends, and enforces rules for the classification of positions in the civil service of the City. Civil Service Rules apply to appointments, promotions, removals, transfers, layoffs, suspensions, reductions, and reinstatements. On average, the Commission meets twice per year.
• Community Relations Committee – typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month, to help support Upper Arlington as a welcoming community, to promote understanding and respect, foster diverse culture, and to enhance the City’s vision to support respect and fairness. Members also participate in various extracurricular CRC activities and community events throughout the year.
• Cultural Arts Commission – typically meets the first Wednesday of each month to advise and support the Cultural Arts Division Staff in their mission to provide and promote a diverse, lively, accessible arts environment that advances the cultural assets and enriches the life of the community.
• Master Plan Task Force – play a key role in shaping the long-term vision for Upper Arlington. Working with consultants, City Council and City Staff, members will collaborate with stakeholders, review data and trends, and provide input on policies related to land use, parks, economy, community appearance, community facilities & services, housing, infrastructure & transportation, technology, and sustainability. The contributions of the Task Force will help ensure the plan reflects the needs and aspirations of residents, fostering a vibrant, well-planned future for the City. The Task Force will begin what is expected to be a two-year process toward the close of 2025.
• Medical Advisory Board – provides on-going professional supervision, training, and support for the City’s Emergency Medical Services program. The Board works in conjunction with the Fire Division and meets up to two times per year.
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – provides input for parks, recreation, cultural arts services, and facilities. The Board educates the community on services provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. The Board meets up to six times annually.
• Tax Incentive Review Council – meets once a year to review tax agreements and compliance for tax-exempt properties located within the City.

Public service of this nature is voluntary.

To learn more about these boards and to submit an application, click the following link: //onboard.upperarlingtonoh.gov/application/.

If you have any questions about the Board and Commission selection process, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, at [email protected], or by calling 614-583-5030.